• Published: Tue Jul 14, 2026, 7:12 AM

US military says forces resume naval blockade on Iranian ports, coastal areas

By:Elizabeth GonzalesSupreeta Balasubramanian
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Key Events

Summary

  • Two UAE oil tankers were hit by Iranian missiles, killing two crew members.
  • Bahrain sentenced three accused of spying for IRGC to life imprisonment.
  • Trump withdraws 20% levy in Hormuz strait, says no one should be able to charge fee for passage
  • Kuwait deals with incoming missile attacks; alarms sounded in Bahrain
  • Kuwait says four crew hurt in Iran strike on navy vessel
  • US military starts launching strikes against Iran, says blockade will begin at 12am midnight UAE time
  • US issues new Iran-related sanctions and a general license
  • 12:51 AM, Jul 15, 2026

    Fresh US-Iran strikes, naval blockade on Iranian ports

  • 12:08 AM, Jul 15, 2026

    US military says forces resume naval blockade on Iranian ports, coastal areas

  • 11:59 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    US issues new Iran-related sanctions and a general license

  • 11:48 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Kuwait says four crew hurt in Iran strike on navy vessel

  • 11:41 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Iran deputy FM says renewed US blockade 'dismantles' truce deal

  • 11:34 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    US military says it is launching more strikes against Iran

  • 11:07 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Iran's IRGC threaten regional energy exports, cite US actions: State media

  • 10:57 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    IRGC said targeted drone ramp in Kuwait air base in response to US attacks

  • 10:52 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    US official says latest strikes carried out 'to eliminate emerging threats'

  • 10:33 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Death toll in latest Hormuz vessel strikes rises to two: Maritime group

  • 10:25 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Qatar strongly condemns repeated Iranian attacks in Gulf region

  • 10:17 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    India summons Iranian diplomat to protest after ships attacked

  • 9:12 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Sirens activated in Bahrain

  • 9:07 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Trump steps back from Hormuz fee plan in favour of Gulf investment deals

  • 8:47 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Attacks in Kuwait continue; public warned not to approach interception debris

  • 8:45 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Trump says he thinks Iran and Hezbollah will be added to Russia sanctions bill

  • 8:32 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Trump says no one should be able to charge a fee for the Strait of Hormuz

  • 8:09 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Hormuz closure could have rights impact: UN

  • 8:07 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Lebanon detains man close to Hezbollah for allegedly spying for Israel: Judicial official

  • 8:03 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Blasts heard on Iran's Gulf island of Qeshm: media

  • 8:01 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Sirens sounded in Kuwait as armed forces deal with missile and drone attacks

  • 7:42 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Projectile explodes near water, electricity plant in Iran

  • 7:29 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Kuwait armed forces confronting 'hostile aerial targets' 

  • 7:23 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Trump withdraws planned 20% levy on Hormuz ships

  • 7:20 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    3 Al Bahiyah tanker crew members missing, 21 evacuated from Mombasa

  • 6:44 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Speaker of Arab Parliament strongly condemns Iranian attacks on UAE tankers

  • 5:46 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    UK travel advice unchanged

  • 5:06 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Israel says ready to 'move forward' on 2 Lebanon 'pilot zones' in Rome talks

  • 4:34 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Oman continues to comply with international law on Hormuz strait: FM

  • 3:29 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    EU aviation agency warns airlines to avoid UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Gulf of Oman

  • 3:01 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    India closely follows developments

  • 2:54 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Iran reports US strikes at border area near Iraq, Kuwait

  • 2:44 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Brent crude price jumps 5% after fresh US strikes on Iran

  • 2:36 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Explosions heard in Bushehr, Choghadak: Fars

  • 2:35 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Stolt-Nielsen vessel attacked off Oman: Finansavisen

  • 2:13 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Bahrain sentences 10 to prison for violence, sabotage

  • 1:55 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Four areas in Iran hit by US projectiles

  • 1:42 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Iran condemns UK's designation of IRGC as security threat

  • 1:34 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Five blasts heard near Hormuz strait: State TV

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  • 1:29 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Bahrain sentences 3 accused of spying for IRGC to life imprisonment

  • 1:29 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Jordan

  • 1:12 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome

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  • 1:01 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    UK issues fresh UAE travel advisory

  • 12:36 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    India says 10 nationals injured in Iran attack

  • 12:28 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Hormuz cargo fee would be 'fundamentally wrong': Hapag-Lloyd

  • 12:20 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Hormuz won't open as US aggressions continue: SNN

  • 12:19 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    3 killed in overnight US strikes: Fars news

  • 12:12 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    Qatar condemns Iran attack on 2 UAE oil tankers

  • 12:04 PM, Jul 14, 2026

    UAE's Adnoc confirms supertankers attacked in Hormuz

  • 11:41 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Look: Smoke rises after a drone was intercepted in Bahrain

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  • 11:29 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Tanker hit by missile southeast of Oman: UKMTO

  • 11:15 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Bahrain intercepts Iran attacks, urges public to avoid debris

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  • 11:09 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Attacks in Middle East since US-Iran hostilities resumed July 7

  • 10:47 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Kuwait condemns attack on UAE tankers

  • 10:43 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Iran's rail bridge hit last week reopened: SNN

  • 10:37 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Iran MPs present bill on Hormuz: Security committee chief

  • 10:28 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Iran says oil exports continue despite cancellation of US waivers

  • 10:25 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    GCC says attack on UAE tankers breaches international law

    quote    Iran's targeting of the two Emirati oil tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiya is a hostile act and a flagrant violation of international law and freedom of navigation, and we renew the GCC's support for the United Arab Emirates.

    GCC Secretary-General

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  • 10:21 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Bahrain condemns Iran attack on 2 UAE oil tankers

  • 10:11 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Explosions heard in Bahrain: AFP journalist

  • 10:04 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Iran executes two men convicted of planning to attack Islamic Republic

  • 9:52 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    India summons Iranian deputy envoy over seafarer’s death in Hormuz attack: Official

  • 9:29 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Dubai gold prices under pressure amid regional war

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  • 9:17 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    India offers condolences over death of national in Iran attacks

    quote    We condole the tragic loss of an Indian seafarer in the attacks on two vessels, Al Bahiyah & Mombasa B. We are closely monitoring the situation and are in touch with the local authorities to render all possible assistance to the injured and families.

    Indian embassy in UAE

  • 9:08 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    IRGC warns of blocking Gulf exports, imports if US blockade resumes

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  • 8:55 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Day 26 of US-Iran ceasefire: A quick recap

  • 8:45 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    IRGC says it targeted US Air Base in Jordan with ballistic missiles

  • 8:31 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Tech suffers losses after latest US strikes

  • 8:25 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed

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  • 8:21 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Bahrain activates alarm sirens for third time

  • 8:20 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    UAE-Saudi flights cancelled after Abha Airport attack

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  • 7:57 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Oil hits one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Hormuz

  • 7:53 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    US strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still 'possible'

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    quote    These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

    US Central Command

  • 7:51 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    UAE condemns attacks on 2 of its tankers

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  • 7:50 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Jordan intercepts 4 Iranian missiles

  • 7:46 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Lebanon condemns attacks on Gulf states

  • 7:43 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    UAE condemns attacks targeting Consulate General of Kuwait

  • 7:38 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Iran's Guards say carried out strikes on Bahrain

  • 7:25 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Trump says deal still 'possible'

  • 7:15 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    UAE says 2 tankers hit by Iran cruise missiles; 1 killed

  • 7:10 AM, Jul 14, 2026

    Day 27 of MoU